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title: "ID 6278672 DOJ DAC 16/25 DOJ - NIPS - SAP Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# ID 6278672 DOJ DAC 16/25 DOJ - NIPS - SAP Licenses

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9eb

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Prison Service, in collaboration with the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, has concluded a direct award contract concerning SAP Licences for the COMPASS System, integral to HR/Payroll/Rostering/Training of operational staff. This procurement process, under Northern Irish devolved regulations, primarily involves IT services such as consulting and software support. The procurement method has been necessitated by technical reasons, ensuring compatibility with existing systems without technical difficulties. The contract, with a four-year duration starting from 1 January 2026 and valued at £660,680 VAT inclusive, offers potential extensions and is documented under the Procurement Act 2023/54. It serves to ensure ongoing system operation and maintenance through scheduled software updates and support.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for large-scale IT service providers specialising in the delivery and support of ERP systems, with a focus on software development, consulting, and patch management. Firms capable of providing expert technical assistance and seamless integration with existing SAP solutions will find this contract favourable, particularly those with experience in handling direct award processes. Such contracts can fortify their position in public sector procurement, offering growth avenues through delivering essential services that ensure operational continuity for governmental bodies.

## Notice

NIPS are currently using ERP ECC6 software for the COMPASS System (NIPS HR/Payroll/Rostering/Training system for Operational Staff). NIPS already own the required ERP ECC6 licences as they were purchased as part of the original contract. Enterprise Support is required to download future software releases, software support patches relating to legislative changes in Payroll/HR and for technical support. Without this support NIPS cannot operate and maintain this system to be fit for purpose. The support and maintenance is paid annually and the contract cost for the four year period is PS660,680 VAT Inclusive.

### Procurement Information

Under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act there are justifications for a direct award on the grounds set out under paragraph 7 where the public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. On the basis of the information presented, it may be possible to rely on a derogation in this case as SAP (UK) Ltd appear to be the only company who can deliver the required licence and support. required support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022853-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,567 |
| Contracts value | £550,567 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3SU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHHELD SECTION94 SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022853-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 09:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081777-2025
- 27 Nov 2025 at 10:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077568-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022853-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081777-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077568-2025
  27th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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